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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Altium Develop
Star Rating
(954)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Altium DevelopUltiboard
Star Rating
(22)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Altium Designer excels in PCB layout editing with a score of 9.2, while Ultiboard trails behind at 8.2. Reviewers mention that Altium's intuitive interface and robust features make complex designs easier to manage.
- Reviewers say that Altium Designer's schematic editor also stands out with a score of 9.2 compared to Ultiboard's 8.7. Users appreciate the seamless integration of schematic and layout tools in Altium, which enhances workflow efficiency.
- G2 users highlight that Altium Designer offers superior 3D modeling tools with a score of 7.6, while Ultiboard scores slightly lower at 7.4. Reviewers mention that Altium's 3D visualization capabilities allow for better design validation before manufacturing.
- Users on G2 report that Altium Designer's component placement feature scores 8.9, significantly higher than Ultiboard's 8.0. Reviewers say that the automated placement options in Altium save time and reduce errors during the design process.
- Reviewers mention that Altium Designer's library management is robust, scoring 8.3, while Ultiboard's component libraries score 8.2. Users appreciate Altium's extensive library and easy access to components, which streamlines the design process.
- Users say that Altium Designer's overall ease of use is rated at 8.1, while Ultiboard scores higher at 9.0. However, reviewers mention that while Ultiboard is easier for beginners, Altium's advanced features provide greater long-term value for experienced users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Altium Develop
No pricing availableUltiboard
No pricing availableFree Trial
Altium Develop
Free Trial is available
Ultiboard
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
783
8.3
15
Ease of Use
8.1
800
9.0
16
Ease of Setup
8.4
336
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.3
134
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.3
702
8.0
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
128
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
766
7.1
16
Features by Category
Design
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.2
71
Not enough data
Edit
8.0
70
Not enough data
8.1
65
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
7.9
62
Not enough data
Collaboration
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
67
Not enough data
8.2
64
Not enough data
Metadata
8.3
37
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data Management
8.5
39
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Design
9.1
663
8.2
14
9.2
662
8.7
14
Tools
7.6
626
7.4
13
8.9
655
8.0
14
Library
8.3
662
8.2
14
Platform
9.1
657
8.3
15
9.2
659
7.8
15
Customization
Feature Not Available
7.3
11
7.8
576
7.4
16
Tools - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
20
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
File Options - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.0
18
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
Customization - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.2
16
Not enough data
7.4
17
Not enough data
7.6
17
Not enough data
Environment - Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
8.2
17
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.1
17
Not enough data
8.7
17
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Altium Develop and Ultiboard are categorized as PCB Design
Unique Categories
Altium Develop is categorized as General-Purpose CAD, Product Data Management (PDM), and Mechanical Computer-aided Design (MCAD)
Ultiboard has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Altium Develop
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Ultiboard
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
21.9%
Automotive
10.7%
Consumer Electronics
10.0%
Aviation & Aerospace
6.5%
Medical Devices
6.4%
Other
44.4%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
33.3%
Higher Education
28.6%
Consumer Electronics
14.3%
Telecommunications
4.8%
Renewables & Environment
4.8%
Other
14.3%
Discussions
Is there a way to modelize in 3D the Pcb designs?
3 Comments
SQ
No or Yes, you can only place 3D bodies for components in PCB and get 3D view of your design. I think by placing components are your will. yes you can...Read more
Who uses Altium?
3 Comments
JL
Electrical engineers, specifically embedded hardware design engineers. Read more
Ultiboard has no discussions with answers
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